The fate of microcystins in the environment and challenges for monitoring
The fate of microcystins in the environment and challenges for monitoring
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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English
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Microcystins are secondary metabolites produced by cyanobacteria that act as hepatotoxins in higher organisms. These toxins can be altered through abiotic processes, such as photodegradation and adsorption, as well as through biological processes via metabolism and bacterial degradation. Some species of bacteria can degrade microcystins, and many o...
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The fate of microcystins in the environment and challenges for monitoring
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_9246797320954ceeac44b6ae499e0bda
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_9246797320954ceeac44b6ae499e0bda
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2072-6651
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2072-6651
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10.3390/toxins6123354
